Fluorescent Lighting

Just yesterday, I was talking with a good friend of mine whose daughter has been significantly affected by the symptoms of Potts Syndrome.  As a result of Potts, she is suffering debilitating headaches at school, and we talked about how the fluorescent lighting (among other factors) could be exacerbating the headaches as well.  We know that fluorescent lighting is often too stimulating and overwhelming for kids on the autism spectrum.  Even so, it is a rare occasion when I walk into a classroom that accommodates for the lighting needs of the kids.  So...I was pleasantly surprised when I walked into the resource classroom at one of the schools I serve and saw this:

Awesome job, Mrs. Miller!

Fluorescent light covers throughout the classroom!  This is a relatively inexpensive way to address the issue of overstimulating lights for kids with a variety of issues.  They are super easy to install (they just stick with magnets).

These light covers come in a package of 4, and can be found at amazon.com for $24.07.  http://www.amazon.com/Classroom-Light-Filters-Tranquil-Blue-Set/dp/B001YT3G5C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379965371&sr=8-1&keywords=fluorescent+light+covers

Of course, there are other ways to change the lighting in the room without purchasing fluorescent light covers-  you could also use floor lamps throughout the room and turn off the overhead lights.  For more on the benefits of using fluorescent light covers, click on the following link:

http://www.fluorescentlightcovershq.com/benefits-of-using-fluorescent-light-covers-for-peopl-with-autism-in-the-classroom-and-more/